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In Recognition of National Poison Prevention Week ASPCA Animal Poison
Control Center Lists The Top 5 Deadliest Plants To Pets
Monday, March 14, 2005
Center data finds lily, sago palm and others among the most hazardous
plants.
Media Contacts: Dana Farbman, CVT
(217) 337-9751
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(Urbana, IL) March 14, 2005 -- The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
wants to educate pet owners and veterinarians across the Nation during
National Poison Prevention Week (March 20-26) on the five most
potentially dangerous plants to cats, dogs and other companion
animals. According to data compiled by the Center from January 2001
to December 2004, the most commonly reported plants with the potential
to produce life-threatening problems in pets were Lily, Azalea,
Oleander, Sago Palm and Castor Bean. "We typically recommend that
pets not be allowed to eat plants in general," says Dr. Safdar
Khan,
Veterinary Toxicologist for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.
"However, it is especially critical that these plants be kept out
of
the reach of animals, as they have the potential to cause serious,
even fatal systemic effects when ingested."
Lilies rank number one in dangerous plant call volume, with over 45%
of the top five deadliest plant calls involving lilies. Both Lilium
and Hemerocallis species are very popular flowering plants that can be
found in gardens and floral bouquets across the country at various
times of the year. However, they are considered to be highly toxic to
cats, and "while the poisonous component in lilies has not yet
been
identified," states Dr. Khan, "it is clear that with even
ingestions
of very small amounts of the plant, severe kidney damage could
result." An owner in eastern Pennsylvania unfortunately lost her
cat
to kidney failure in April 2004 from ingesting only a small portion of
an Easter Lily plant.
Azaleas (Rhododendron spp.) are indigenous to the wooded and
mountainous regions of the Eastern and Western United States, and are
also commonly used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. Azaleas
contain substances known as grayanotoxins, which Dr. Khan says can
produce vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness and central nervous
system depression in dogs, cats and other animals. Severe azalea
poisoning could ultimately lead to coma and death from collapse of the
cardiovascular system. While Oleander is a native plant of the
Mediterranean and Asia, like Azalea it is frequently used as an
ornamental plant in the U.S. "All parts of the Oleander plant
(Nerium
oleander) are considered to be toxic," says Dr. Khan, "as
they contain
cardiac glycosides that have the potential to cause serious effects
including gastrointestinal tract irritation, abnormal cardiac
function, a significant drop in body temperature (hypothermia) and
even death." In late summer 2003, a border collie in central
Colorado developed serious cardiac effects after ingesting a few
Azalea leaves, while a cat in southern California began vomiting and
became very depressed from nibbling on an Oleander plant. Both pets
fortunately recovered after treatment at local veterinary hospitals.
Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) and other Cycas species can also be
potentially deadly to pets. These popular ornamental plants, native
to subtropical climates such as the Southern United States, contain
toxic compounds that Dr. Khan states "can potentially produce
vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures and liver failure." All
parts of the plant are poisonous, but the seeds or "nuts" appear to
contain the largest amount of toxins. As with the other plants on
this list, very little plant material can produce a poisoning; the
ingestion of just one or two seeds can result in very serious effects.
An American Pit Bull Terrier in northern Florida became very ill and
subsequently died from liver failure in March 2002 after chewing on
the leaves and base of a Sago Palm in his owner's yard.
As with Sago Palm, the beans or seeds of the Castor Bean plant
(Ricinus communis) are the most toxic portion, as they contain the
highest concentration of poisonous component and according to Dr.
Khan, are particularly dangerous if chewed or crushed. However, the
leaves, stem and other parts are toxic as well. Castor Bean plants
are indigenous to the tropical regions of Africa and the West Indies,
but have become a part of the natural foliage of the southern portions
of the U.S. and are used as an ornamental plant in many American
gardens. In the Castor Bean plant, the poisonous principle is ricin,
a highly toxic protein that can produce severe abdominal pain,
drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, weakness and loss of
appetite. In severe cases, dehydration, muscle twitching, tremors,
seizures, coma and death can be seen. In August 2002, a Labrador
Retriever in southern Arizona developed serious gastrointestinal
irritation including bloody diarrhea and vomiting after ingesting
several castor bean seeds; her condition required intensive care at a
local emergency clinic.
Dr. Khan states that awareness is key in preventing accidental plant
poisonings. He also advises that "if a pet owner suspects that
their
animal may have consumed one of these or any other potentially toxic
plant, it is important that they act quickly and contact their local
veterinarian or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
(1-888-426-4435) immediately for help."
Control Center Lists The Top 5 Deadliest Plants To Pets
Monday, March 14, 2005
Center data finds lily, sago palm and others among the most hazardous
plants.
Media Contacts: Dana Farbman, CVT
(217) 337-9751
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(Urbana, IL) March 14, 2005 -- The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
wants to educate pet owners and veterinarians across the Nation during
National Poison Prevention Week (March 20-26) on the five most
potentially dangerous plants to cats, dogs and other companion
animals. According to data compiled by the Center from January 2001
to December 2004, the most commonly reported plants with the potential
to produce life-threatening problems in pets were Lily, Azalea,
Oleander, Sago Palm and Castor Bean. "We typically recommend that
pets not be allowed to eat plants in general," says Dr. Safdar
Khan,
Veterinary Toxicologist for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.
"However, it is especially critical that these plants be kept out
of
the reach of animals, as they have the potential to cause serious,
even fatal systemic effects when ingested."
Lilies rank number one in dangerous plant call volume, with over 45%
of the top five deadliest plant calls involving lilies. Both Lilium
and Hemerocallis species are very popular flowering plants that can be
found in gardens and floral bouquets across the country at various
times of the year. However, they are considered to be highly toxic to
cats, and "while the poisonous component in lilies has not yet
been
identified," states Dr. Khan, "it is clear that with even
ingestions
of very small amounts of the plant, severe kidney damage could
result." An owner in eastern Pennsylvania unfortunately lost her
cat
to kidney failure in April 2004 from ingesting only a small portion of
an Easter Lily plant.
Azaleas (Rhododendron spp.) are indigenous to the wooded and
mountainous regions of the Eastern and Western United States, and are
also commonly used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. Azaleas
contain substances known as grayanotoxins, which Dr. Khan says can
produce vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness and central nervous
system depression in dogs, cats and other animals. Severe azalea
poisoning could ultimately lead to coma and death from collapse of the
cardiovascular system. While Oleander is a native plant of the
Mediterranean and Asia, like Azalea it is frequently used as an
ornamental plant in the U.S. "All parts of the Oleander plant
(Nerium
oleander) are considered to be toxic," says Dr. Khan, "as
they contain
cardiac glycosides that have the potential to cause serious effects
including gastrointestinal tract irritation, abnormal cardiac
function, a significant drop in body temperature (hypothermia) and
even death." In late summer 2003, a border collie in central
Colorado developed serious cardiac effects after ingesting a few
Azalea leaves, while a cat in southern California began vomiting and
became very depressed from nibbling on an Oleander plant. Both pets
fortunately recovered after treatment at local veterinary hospitals.
Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) and other Cycas species can also be
potentially deadly to pets. These popular ornamental plants, native
to subtropical climates such as the Southern United States, contain
toxic compounds that Dr. Khan states "can potentially produce
vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures and liver failure." All
parts of the plant are poisonous, but the seeds or "nuts" appear to
contain the largest amount of toxins. As with the other plants on
this list, very little plant material can produce a poisoning; the
ingestion of just one or two seeds can result in very serious effects.
An American Pit Bull Terrier in northern Florida became very ill and
subsequently died from liver failure in March 2002 after chewing on
the leaves and base of a Sago Palm in his owner's yard.
As with Sago Palm, the beans or seeds of the Castor Bean plant
(Ricinus communis) are the most toxic portion, as they contain the
highest concentration of poisonous component and according to Dr.
Khan, are particularly dangerous if chewed or crushed. However, the
leaves, stem and other parts are toxic as well. Castor Bean plants
are indigenous to the tropical regions of Africa and the West Indies,
but have become a part of the natural foliage of the southern portions
of the U.S. and are used as an ornamental plant in many American
gardens. In the Castor Bean plant, the poisonous principle is ricin,
a highly toxic protein that can produce severe abdominal pain,
drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, weakness and loss of
appetite. In severe cases, dehydration, muscle twitching, tremors,
seizures, coma and death can be seen. In August 2002, a Labrador
Retriever in southern Arizona developed serious gastrointestinal
irritation including bloody diarrhea and vomiting after ingesting
several castor bean seeds; her condition required intensive care at a
local emergency clinic.
Dr. Khan states that awareness is key in preventing accidental plant
poisonings. He also advises that "if a pet owner suspects that
their
animal may have consumed one of these or any other potentially toxic
plant, it is important that they act quickly and contact their local
veterinarian or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
(1-888-426-4435) immediately for help."
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